Sonu Nigam’s ‘Nee En Ulagam’ from the album Animal blends Harshavardhan Rameshwar’s stirring composition with Mohan Rajan’s devotional lyrics. This Tamil track centers on a son’s deep reverence for his father as his entire universe.
Released: November 24, 2023
Nee En Ulagam
Harshavardhan Rameshwar | Sonu Nigam • From “Animal”
Animal’s Nee En Ulagam Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Mohan Rajan frames paternal love through vivid biological metaphors: ‘I am your seed, you are my flesh.’ The lyrics request the father’s presence across seven lifetimes, rejecting divine intervention for this bond alone.
Nee En UlagamYou’re my world.
Nee En IdhayamYou’re my heart.
Neethaan Ethuvum AppaYou’re everything to me, Dad.
Nee En KanavuYou’re my dream.
Nee En SiraguYou’re my wings.
Nee Thaan Uravu AppaYou’re my only kin, Dad.
Pogum DhisaiThe direction I head,
Ketkkum Isaithe music I hear,
Ellamum Nee Allavaaren’t you everything?
Unnaal PirandhenI was born because of you.
Unnaal ValarndhenI grew up because of you.
Unakkaai Vazhnthaal PodhumIt’s enough if I just live for you.
Un Thol SaindhuLeaning on your shoulder,
Un Kai Pidithuholding your hand,
Mun Pol Irunthida VendumI want to be just like I was before.
Naan Un VidhaiI’m your seed.
Nee En SadhaiYou’re my flesh.
Naan Indru Nee AllavaaAren’t I just a part of you today?
Ella Nodiyum Enaiyae NinaikkumEvery single moment,
Appa Undhan ManameDad, your heart thinks only of me.
Ella Valiyum Enakkai SumakkumYou bear every pain for my sake;
Appa Nee En NijameDad, you’re my reality.
Kanneer Illa Vaazhkai TharaTo give me a life without tears,
Un Kaalgal Odi Nindratheyour legs ran until they could run no more.
Nee En UlagamYou’re my world.
Nee En IdhayamYou’re my heart.
Neethaan Ethuvum AppaYou’re everything to me, Dad.
Nee En KanavuYou’re my dream.
Nee En SiraguYou’re my wings.
Nee Thaan Uravu AppaYou’re my only kin, Dad.
Pogum DhisaiThe direction I head,
Ketkkum Isaithe music I hear,
Ellamum Nee Allavaaren’t you everything?
Appa Un Pol Selvam IllaiDad, there’s no treasure like you.
Nee Tharum Chellam MaarumThe affection you give stays eternal.
Meendum Naan Oru Kuzhanthai AagiIf I could become a child once again,
Un Madi Serndhaal Sugameit’d be pure bliss to rest in your lap.
Vaazhum VaraiAs long as I live,
Neelum Kadhaithis tale goes on.
Nenjodu Serthu VaikkirenI’ll keep it tucked close to my heart.
Nee En UlagamYou’re my world.
Nee En IdhayamYou’re my heart.
Neethaan Ethuvum AppaYou’re everything to me, Dad.
Nee En KanavuYou’re my dream.
Nee En SiraguYou’re my wings.
Nee Thaan Uravu AppaYou’re my only kin, Dad.
Pogum DhisaiThe direction I head,
Ketkkum Isaithe music I hear,
Ellamum Nee Allavaaren’t you everything?
Indha Jenmam IllaiNot just in this life,
Ezhu Jenmam Varaiyilbut for seven lifetimes,
En Thunaiyena Nee Vara VendumI need you to come as my companion.
Andha DeivathaiyeI’ll ask that very God,
Kettu Nippen Idhaiyestanding and pleading for only this.
Vera Edhavum Vazhvil VendaamI don’t want anything else in this life.
Thaai AaguvaaiYou’ll become my mother.
ThaalattuvaaiYou’ll sing me a lullaby.
Eppodhum Undhan AnbileI’ll always be wrapped in your love.
Nee En Ulagam Music Video
Animal’s Nee En Ulagam lyrics translation maps how a father shapes identity through sacrifice. The track positions paternal guidance above all spiritual connections, defining it as life’s ultimate truth.